Elevate Your Research. Expand Your Reach.
At the University of South Florida Libraries, we empower faculty to amplify the significance of their research and strengthen their grant proposals through a robust suite of specialized services. Whether you’re preparing a federal grant, developing a community-engaged project, or seeking to broaden the societal impact of your work, our expert teams are here to support you every step of the way.
What We Offer
Our Integrated Research & Impact Services (IRIS) Team serves as a collaborative hub for faculty seeking to integrate high-impact, public-facing components into their research. We help translate your scholarship into meaningful engagement with diverse audiences.
Connect with the USF Libraries IRIS Team to schedule a consultation or explore how we can support your next proposal.
Our Specialized Services
The USF Libraries Copyright Services can provide researchers with customized solutions and in-depth consultations on rights management of research products, license selection to increase the reach and reuse of research, as well as utilization of copyrighted material within research and grant projects.
Access to USF Libraries Collections
If you have co-PIs set up by your department as Courtesy Faculty at USF to guarantee them access to USF resources and Libraries collections, please contact Carol Ann Borchert, Senior Associate Dean for Collections & Discovery, at borchert@usf.edu with information on the parameters of your grant.
Please be advised that remote access to the electronic collections available through the University of South Florida Libraries are accessible to authorized users defined in license agreements as current USF students, faculty, and staff (see Library Resources User Terms and USF Procedure and Standard ISSP-019 for information on levels of access per faculty level).
Collection Analysis Services
The Libraries can provide collection reports for grants that require an analysis of a collection subset or subject area. Contact Carol Ann Borchert, Senior Associate Dean for Collections & Discovery, at borchert@usf.edu.
Please include in your request links to peer library collections, samples of successful projects, scope of project, and instructions for the grant requirement of the analysis. The Libraries will need at least 4 business days.
If your collection includes purchasing additional library resources, provide a list of resources and funding sources to support collection development.
Analyzing, visualizing, and managing data are key considerations for any research project and may be foundational requirements for grants. Research data management services include the organization and storage of research data for public consumption.
USF Libraries Digital Collections supports faculty creation of multimodal digital pedagogy projects leveraging primary sources. Whether those sources originate in the USF Archives or from faculty research, the team can support faculty through project planning and management of innovative user interface development that enhances engagement with materials.
The Geospatial Collections Team can help faculty with the translation and analysis of research data via GIS software for enhanced project development as well as engaging user interactions.
Digital Collections provides bespoke collection structures designed to support a positive user experience with the highest level of digital preservation standards to meet the needs of granting agencies.
For USF affiliated researchers, Digital Commons offers a platform to host published materials, including textbooks, monographs, journals and OERs. The increased impact of openly archived research products can be easily tracked through Digital Commons search indexing and altmetrics.
The USF Libraries Oral History Program (OHP) is home to more than thirty oral history collections with hundreds of interviews. The OHP provides customizable services to improve access and use of OH projects and enhance user experience.
IRIS Workshops and Consultations are dynamic, faculty-centered, and designed to empower researchers with the knowledge, tools, and strategies needed to enhance the visibility, accessibility, and influence of their scholarly work.
Our workshops and consultations are not just informational—they’re transformational. By partnering with the Libraries, researchers gain:
- A deeper understanding of how their work is measured and perceived
- Tools to communicate impact to funders, peers, and the public
- Strategic insights to guide publishing, collaboration, and outreach
Why Partner with Us?
Our librarians bring diverse skill sets to support projects across disciplines—from the humanities to STEM.
We build sprint-style teams tailored to your project’s needs, ensuring efficient and focused support.
Our services are designed to align with NSF, NIH, and other major funder expectations for broader impacts and data stewardship.
Ready to Get Started?
Connect with the USF Libraries IRIS Team (usflibraries-grants@usf.edu) to schedule a consultation or explore how we can support your next proposal.